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TransAmerica Update – Wear a Helmet

I shot and made this yesterday and have hesitated to hit publish. Not because I look a wreck – believe it or not, I actually look worse today since they took the stitches out. More because of how I sound.

I had a lot to say about why I think LIVESTRONG is amazing. And I said it pretty well in the first take. Unfortunately, I started weeping in the middle and that take is pretty much unwatchable. The edit here captures enough I think, but I’m still not particularly eloquent with it. And I got sleepy while editing, so it is what it is.

To summarize even less eloquently…

We are given opportunities in life to display humanity and kinship towards each other. To show a side of ourselves that’s all about looking out for another human being.

When I lost my ability to ever say I’d give my left nut to do something because cancer took it instead, the first place I went was Livestrong. I remember my first day sitting at home just sitting on the couch on pain killers poring through the postings on the site. Just knowing there were a zillion other people who had been through a lot worse than I had to go through gave me a whole different perspective. For me it was just a group of people who understand. And ever since my testacular (new word, you can use it) experience, my dad wears the yellow bracelet. Never said anything about it. Not once. Just put it on. And every time I see it, I think about my simple experience, and I’m glad, in that little way, Livestrong was there. Please do give, folks. And Janeen, please get better. You’re living a hell of a good story.

I just popped over from a certain fat mans site (as instructed by the good man himself) to say hello. Never underestimate how people like you (doer) make people like me feel (intended doer….honest) Sincerest best wishes from London

I too have come over from Fatty to support you and if you need a new helmet anyway…I’ve found that my LIVESTRONG Saros is great! Doesn’t cost anymore and always supportive of the cause. Great VLOG, Janeen and a great cause! Get better soon and ride on!

Also coming from the totally fat site…hope you’re back in the saddle soon! Thanks for working so hard toward a worthy goal…you’re making a difference and inspiring people you’ve never even met (like me!)